Best Vets in Reading – Complete Local Guide

Companion Care (Reading) Ltd trades under the Vets4Pets brand and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. Based on the clinic’s stated facilities (in-house lab, ultrasound, digital X‑ray, operating theatre, hospital ward, isolation unit) and services (orthopaedics including cruciate surgery, fracture repair, dentistry, keyhole surgery), it appears set up for both routine care and more involved diagnostics/surgery. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - Easy appointment booking that “doesn’t have to be weeks in advance” (including for small pets such as guinea pigs). - WhatsApp support for sending questions, photos, and videos, with replies “within a few hours.” - Clear explanations around procedures, recovery, and costs (noted by cat owners). - Mixed feedback on value and pace: one owner reports very high medication costs and felt the exam could be rushed, while others describe long-term satisfaction over many years.

Medivet Lower Earley is part of the Medivet group and offers routine veterinary care alongside support for exotic and small pets (the website lists exotics, avians, reptiles, poultry, rabbits and small mammals). The clinic is set up with diagnostic facilities such as X‑rays, ECG and an in‑house laboratory, and it also has a separate ward for exotic pets. In the latest reviews, owners describe practical consultations that don’t feel rushed (including specific praise for vet Julien), proactive reminders for repeat medication collections, and the team fitting in urgent cases (for example, still seeing a cat despite the practice dealing with an emergency). One reviewer reports a mismatch between a price quoted over the phone and the amount charged.

Harrison Family Vets describes itself as a family-owned, independent practice and highlights Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification. The website points to a modern, well-equipped clinic (on-site lab, x‑ray, ultrasound and operating theatres) designed to reduce stress, including separate dog and cat wards. Recent reviews strongly echo that low-stress setup: owners mention being kept away from other animals in separate sections, and staff taking extra time with anxious or reactive pets (including a fearful rescue dog leaving with a “tail wagging”). Several reviewers also describe clear, unhurried communication, plus practical touches like WhatsApp messaging for easier contact and a calm clinic environment. There is also a sharp negative outlier: one reviewer describes “incompetent and unprofessional service” and alleges dissatisfaction with the complaints process, while most other recent reviews are very positive.

Vet’s Klinic is a veterinary clinic that describes itself as using “smart technology” and “state-of-the-art facilities” to provide more affordable pet care. For registered pets, the clinic offers 24/7 access to VidiVet (an advice service) outside normal appointments. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - Thoughtful handling of anxious dogs (including being allowed to wait in the car and use a different entrance to avoid other dogs). - Clear, unrushed explanations during appointments (“doesn’t feel rushed”). - Support through difficult end-of-life situations, including a condolence card and forget-me-not seeds. - Treatment ranging from routine vaccinations to significant surgery (one owner describes both eyes being removed to resolve chronic infection).

Tilehurst Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (the website describes practices as “locally owned”). Based on the review detail available, the clinic is frequently used for ongoing dog care (including surgery and repeat problem visits like ear infections), with multiple owners highlighting that vets explain what’s happening and offer options rather than a single fixed plan. Reviews also suggest the team is used to working with nervous or stress‑reactive dogs, with one owner describing gradual trust-building over repeated visits that made examinations possible. Concrete specifics owners mention include: explanations plus options for treatment decisions; handling a stressed French Bulldog during exams over time; surgery carried out at the practice; and recurring treatment for ear infections.